Recent News
Dec. 03, 2021
Missouri announces first case of COVID-19 caused by Omicron variant
Nov. 30, 2021
Missouri remains vigilant in COVID-19 variant monitoring
Nov. 19, 2021
Missouri Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots to All Fully Vaccinated Adults
Nov. 18, 2021
Breakthrough infection data added to Missouri’s COVID-19 dashboard
Nov. 03, 2021
Children age 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Missouri
Oct. 27, 2021
Temporary benefit increase for Missouri WIC participants
Oct. 22, 2021
Moderna and J&J COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Being Administered to Eligible Missourians
Oct. 20, 2021
Winners of final MO VIP drawing announced
Oct. 19, 2021
Protection from flu may be even more important this year
Oct. 08, 2021
Winners of final Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program (MO VIP) drawing notified today
Oct. 06, 2021
Vaccinated Missourians Win $10,000 in Fourth Round of State’s Vaccine Incentive Program Drawings
Oct. 05, 2021
Final “MO VIP” drawing is this week
Oct. 04, 2021
Nearly 85 million healthy meals fed to vulnerable Missourians during COVID-19 response
Sep. 27, 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Being Administered to Eligible Missourians
Sep. 24, 2021
Preliminary winners of fourth Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program (MO VIP) drawing notified today
Sep. 22, 2021
Vaccinated Missourians Win $10,000 in Third Round of State’s Vaccine Incentive Program Drawings
Sep. 21, 2021
Deadline for entries for fourth “MO VIP” drawing is Wednesday
Sep. 16, 2021
$6.8 million from state’s medical marijuana program transferred to veterans fund
Sep. 10, 2021
Preliminary winners of third Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program (MO VIP) drawing notified Friday
Sep. 08, 2021
Vaccinated Missourians Win $10,000 in Second Round of State’s Vaccine Incentive Program Drawings
Sep. 08, 2021
Deadline for entries for third “MO VIP” drawing is Wednesday
Aug. 30, 2021
Changes to Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline Hours of Operation
Aug. 28, 2021
Preliminary winners of second Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program (MO VIP) drawing notified Friday
Aug. 25, 2021
Vaccinated Missourians Win $10,000 in First Round of State’s Vaccine Incentive Program Drawings
Aug. 24, 2021
Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination
Aug. 23, 2021
Deadline for entries for second “MO VIP” drawing is Wednesday
Aug. 20, 2021
Missouri DHSS and DESE bring pooled COVID-19 testing to K-12 classrooms in partnership with Concentric by Ginkgo
Aug. 19, 2021
USDA recognizes exemplary support for breastfeeding mothers
Aug. 19, 2021
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes second annual report
Aug. 19, 2021
Case of Legionnaires' Disease Reported
Aug. 17, 2021
Certain immunocompromised individuals can now receive third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Missouri
Aug. 09, 2021
First “MO VIP” drawing this week, deadline for entries is Wednesday
Aug. 05, 2021
Closing Order Issued to Heng Feng Food Services, Inc
Jul. 27, 2021
Missouri’s Vaccine Incentive Program promotes MO ABLE as an option for Missourians with disabilities
Jul. 12, 2021
Diabetes worsens COVID-19 outcomes
Jul. 02, 2021
Freedom from COVID-19 achieved through vaccination
Jul. 01, 2021
Missouri’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) board publishes annual maternal mortality report
Jun. 17, 2021
Missouri DHSS urges continued vaccination as close monitoring of Delta variant continues
Jun. 14, 2021
Missouri officials call for support and protection of elders
Jun. 01, 2021
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 28, 2021
Keep safety in mind when enjoying summer activities
May. 28, 2021
Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available to Missouri residents
May. 27, 2021
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for 50 years of fluoridation quality
May. 27, 2021
Park Hills Water Department awarded for fluoridation quality
May. 25, 2021
Missouri partnerships ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines for homebound residents
May. 17, 2021
State adds five additional language options to Missouri Vaccine Navigator
May. 14, 2021
DHSS provides virus variant updates from wastewater monitoring project
May. 12, 2021
DHSS authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administration for adolescents
May. 06, 2021
Missouri WIC income guidelines updated for 2021-2022
May. 06, 2021
Missouri WIC temporary benefit increase
Apr. 30, 2021
More COVID-19 testing options increase accessibility
Apr. 27, 2021
State launches Spanish language version of Missouri Vaccine Navigator
Apr. 27, 2021
DHSS announces final phase of electronic physician certification implementation for medical marijuana patients
Apr. 23, 2021
Missouri vaccinators to resume use of J&J vaccine
Apr. 21, 2021
Missouri’s work toward vaccine accessibility for those with disabilities highlighted at national level
Apr. 16, 2021
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease reported
Apr. 13, 2021
Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration
Apr. 10, 2021
DHSS continues efforts to refine and report COVID-related data
Apr. 06, 2021
Missouri DHSS reports state’s first confirmed case of South African variant
Apr. 06, 2021
State establishes weekly COVID-19 testing event schedule
Mar. 26, 2021
Missouri updates demographic estimates used in vaccination dashboard
Mar. 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility expands to additional medical professionals and students
Mar. 16, 2021
Missouri’s rural hospitals eligible for CARES Act relief funds
Mar. 15, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important part of reducing spread
Mar. 09, 2021
State provides updates on sewershed surveillance of COVID-19 variants
Mar. 08, 2021
State adds county-level antigen test data to online public health dashboard
Mar. 08, 2021
March 8-12 is Long-Term Care Administrator's Week: Show Thanks to Healthcare Heroes
Mar. 08, 2021
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services names state’s new laboratory and oral health leaders
Feb. 28, 2021
DHSS issues statewide order for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration
Feb. 26, 2021
DHSS provides update on COVID-19 variant virus monitoring
Feb. 22, 2021
State continues to monitor COVID-19 variant viruses
Feb. 15, 2021
DHSS collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging to ensure vaccine access for Missouri seniors
Feb. 09, 2021
Missouri moves to allow recently retired healthcare providers to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Feb. 09, 2021
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to begin vaccinations in Missouri Friday
Feb. 06, 2021
Missouri DHSS reports state’s first confirmed case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant
Feb. 02, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Feb. 01, 2021
Hospitals to support high throughput vaccine distribution in Missouri
Feb. 01, 2021
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
Jan. 25, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Jan. 20, 2021
DHSS begins implementation of electronic physician certification process for medical marijuana patients
Jan. 19, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Jan. 11, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 31, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 30, 2020
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Dec. 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Dec. 21, 2020
DHSS executes plans for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administration
Dec. 18, 2020
DHSS issues consumer advisory for Green Gorilla Root Juice
Dec. 14, 2020
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1
Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS issues statewide order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration
Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS Director issues statement regarding FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency distribution in US
Dec. 07, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 26, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 16, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Nov. 15, 2020
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth
Nov. 06, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Oct. 29, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available in Missouri